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Avionics Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer III - (TS Clearance required)

Blue Origin
Denver, USA
Full-time
Mid · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Benefits

  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
  • Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
  • Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience designing electromechanical assemblies, avionics packaging, or comparable aerospace hardware.
  • A track record of owning mechanical designs through the full lifecycle, from requirements definition through production support.
  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
  • Solid command of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drawing practices.
  • Experience integrating PCBAs, connectors, and cable/harness interfaces into mechanical assemblies.
  • Knowledge of ruggedized electronics design, including thermal management, structural protection, vibration and shock survival, vacuum compatibility, and EMI/EMC shielding.
  • Experience conducting or directing thermal and structural analyses for electronic packaging.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, clearly communicate technical risk, and thrive in a cross-functional environment.
  • Current SCI access, or eligibility and willingness to obtain SCI access.
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • FEA experience, preferably ANSYS, and Windchill or similar PLM/configuration-management experience.
  • Harness design and workmanship knowledge, including IPC-A-620.
  • Experience supporting environmental qualification or acceptance testing on aerospace or high-reliability hardware.
  • Background in spacecraft, national-security space, human spaceflight, launch vehicle, or other extreme-environment hardware development.
  • Track record of mentoring junior engineers and leading design reviews.
  • CO applicants is $119,814.00 - $167,738.55
  • Other site ranges may differ
  • Culture Statement
  • Export Control Regulations
  • Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • Background Check
  • Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong 3D CAD skills; Creo/Pro-E experience is a plus.
  • Bonus Points For
  • Hands-on electronics thermal, structural, vibration, shock, or fatigue-analysis experience; familiarity with solder-fatigue methods such as Steinberg or Engelmaier is a plus.
  • Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Responsibilities

  • Own complex avionics packaging assemblies—including enclosures, chassis, and mounting systems—across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, analysis, verification, qualification, release, and production support.
  • Partner with electrical, systems, thermal, structures, manufacturing, quality, and test engineers to architect integrated packaging solutions for PCBAs, connectors, and harnessing.
  • Drive thermal, structural, vibration, shock, and fatigue analyses, and lead trade studies balancing mass, thermal and structural performance, EMI/EMC protection, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Deliver high-quality models, drawings, specifications, interface control documents, and configuration-controlled release packages.
  • Apply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 to enable effective manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and integration.
  • Shape environmental test campaigns end-to-end, including planning, hardware preparation, data review, anomaly investigation, root-cause analysis, and verification closeout.
  • Mentor less-experienced engineers, lead design reviews, and engage suppliers through design changes and configuration management.
  • Perform work in accordance with all applicable security requirements and protect classified information, controlled technical data, and other program-sensitive materials.

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